In a sentencing hearing that lasted more than two hours, more than 20 people addressed a Van Nuys judge, giving victim-impact statements.

Prosecutors argued LaBrunda choked Chapman to death because he she allegedly disrespected him during an argument while they were sitting in a car. He then dumped the body behind a residence in the 8100 block of Vanscoy Avenue in North Hollywood.

LaBrunda eventually was detained by the LAPD a short distance from where the body was dumped.

For the record, 7:06 p.m., March 19: A previous version of this post identified the victim as Alisha Chapman.